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CHAPT 2 FLASHCARDS
MED TERM CHAPTER 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| febrile | FEH-brail, to have a fever |
| afebrile | uh-FEB-ril, to not have a fever |
| auscultation | aw-skul-TAY-shun, to listen |
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |
| sequela | seh-KWEL-eh, a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PMHx | past medical history |